Summerwood Guest House

Summerwood, situated in the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch, is nestled between mountains and rivers and is the perfect base from which to explore the winelands, Cape Town and its spectacular surroundings

This unique mansion, originally built in 1904, was designed by an Italian architect and has been lovingly restored to meet the demands of the modern traveler. It is set in a spectacular garden featuring a great variety of indigenous plants.

Our friendly staff can advise you and organize activities in the village and surrounding areas such as guided wine tours, hiking tours, transfers, golf arrangements and much more.

Enjoy a leisurely full English or Continental style breakfast with daily specials in our sun drenched dining room, or on the patio overlooking the pool and gardens.

Cheese platters are available on request and can be enjoyed around the pool and on the patio.

Take a refreshing swim in Summerwood's pool, savor a glass of Cape wine under the shade of our much loved Stinkwood tree and leave your hosts to make reservations for dinner from a selection of some of the finest restaurants in the country - all within close proximity of your 'home'.

AccommodationAccommodation comprises of 9 spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, tastefully decorated to provide warmth and relaxation that only a home can satisfy.

All rooms are equipped with the necessary modern conveniences (crisp percale linen, TV with M-Net, air-conditioning, bar fridge, heating, ceiling fans, safe and telephone) and off street secure parking is available.

Broadband internet access and secretarial services are available at reception and separate business work space is provided for our corporate guests.

Summerwood Guest House Activities:

With its glorious scenery, close proximity to Cape Town and array of award-winning wineries, Stellenbosch is one of South Africa and The New Wine World's most popular destinations for lovers of wine and food.

The avenues of oaks are lined with Cape Dutch, Georgian and modern Victorian architecture of which many are now national monuments and are jealously guarded for future generations.

The magnificent mountains and hills surrounding the town offer unequalled opportunities for golfing, hiking, horse-riding, cycling, hot-air ballooning, hang gliding and many more activities.

In the heart of the Winelands and amid mountainous scenery lie the following international renowned golf estates all in close proximity of your "home".
* Stellenbosch Golf Club
* Spier Golf Estate
* Boschenmeer Golf Club
* Erinvale Golf Estate
* Pearl Valley Golf Estate:

Stylish B&B in the heart of Stellenbosch only five minutes driving distance away from the town center. You can choose from 7 individual suites and a charming cottage, all with blooming garden and refreshing pool.

Van der Stel Manor is a lovingly restored Cap Dutch home (1910) in an exclusive residential area of Stellenbosch, close to the village.

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